JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:DEC • FR0000077919

16.63 EUR
+0.04 (+0.24%)
Last: Feb 19, 2026, 10:15 AM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DEC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DEC was compared to 67 industry peers in the Media industry. While DEC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DEC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

5

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DEC was profitable.
  • In the past year DEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DEC reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DEC had a positive operating cash flow.
DEC.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDEC.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of DEC (3.02%) is better than 62.12% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.74%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DEC (6.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEC is below the industry average of 8.40%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (6.09%) for DEC is above the 3 year average (4.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.02%
ROE 11.74%
ROIC 6.09%
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
DEC.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDEC.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • DEC has a Profit Margin of 6.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: DEC outperforms 71.21% of its industry peers.
  • DEC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • DEC has a better Operating Margin (12.00%) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
  • DEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • DEC has a Gross Margin (53.64%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12%
PM (TTM) 6.51%
GM 53.64%
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
DEC.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDEC.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DEC is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DEC has more shares outstanding
  • DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DEC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
DEC.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingDEC.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
DEC.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDEC.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that DEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of DEC (1.31) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC is 5.24, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DEC, 5.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • DEC's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 57.58% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the high side and indicates that DEC has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.62, DEC is not doing good in the industry: 65.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.62
Debt/FCF 5.24
Altman-Z 1.31
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC5.12%
DEC.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDEC.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DEC has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that DEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DEC's Current ratio of 1.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
  • DEC has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DEC has a Quick ratio of 0.93. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 56.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.93
DEC.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDEC.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • DEC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.37%.
  • Measured over the past years, DEC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.63% on average per year.
  • DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.80%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.82% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.44% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DEC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.92%
EPS Next 2Y8.82%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DEC.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDEC.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
DEC.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDEC.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DEC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.85.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DEC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.27), we can say DEC is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.51 indicates a correct valuation of DEC.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DEC.
  • DEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.16.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.85
Fwd PE 12.51
DEC.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDEC.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DEC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.59
EV/EBITDA 5.03
DEC.PA Per share dataDEC.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DEC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.82%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%, DEC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.32, DEC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, DEC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DEC.PA Yearly Dividends per shareDEC.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y8.82%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
DEC.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDEC.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

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JCDECAUX SE

EPA:DEC (2/19/2026, 10:15:52 AM)

16.63

+0.04 (+0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-12
Inst Owners27.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.56B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)240.90M
Analysts73.33
Price Target19.75 (18.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.05%
PT rev (3m)1.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.85
Fwd PE 12.51
P/S 0.96
P/FCF 4.59
P/OCF 3.29
P/B 1.73
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.03
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY6.73%
EPS(NY)1.33
Fwd EY8%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY21.79%
OCF(TTM)5.05
OCFY30.35%
SpS17.27
BVpS9.59
TBVpS-0.94
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.02%
ROE 11.74%
ROCE 7.46%
ROIC 6.09%
ROICexc 7.37%
ROICexgc 13.57%
OM 12%
PM (TTM) 6.51%
GM 53.64%
FCFM 20.98%
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.65%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.97%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y105.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y93.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.2%
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.62
Debt/FCF 5.24
Debt/EBITDA 2.58
Cap/Depr 36.06%
Cap/Sales 8.25%
Interest Coverage 2.68
Cash Conversion 83.81%
Profit Quality 322.04%
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.93
Altman-Z 1.31
F-Score6
WACC5.12%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)37.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.73%
Profit Quality(3y)409.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
EPS Next Y6.92%
EPS Next 2Y8.82%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y1.51%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year89.14%
EBIT Next 3Y29.66%
EBIT Next 5Y24.58%
FCF growth 1Y19.93%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y-6.25%
OCF growth 1Y5.98%
OCF growth 3Y4.1%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%

JCDECAUX SE / DEC.PA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DEC.PA.


What is the valuation status of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of DEC stock?

JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is 14.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.73.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DEC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is expected to grow by 6.92% in the next year.